Melbourne Kitchen and Laundry renovations are all about creating spaces that feel modern, functional and tailored to real homes. When you’re planning your own renovation, one of the easiest ways to get inspired is by searching ‘Kitchen Renovations near me’. This will display what other Melbourne Kitchen and Laundry companies and their customers case studies have achieved.
This search can sometimes feel overwhelming and certainly Kitchen Showrooms do display the latest kitchen and laundry products as well as benchtops and accessories. This is one way to get inspired, but another is the real life customer renovations. The ones that have transformed from tired, outdated spaces into functional spaces that are packed with smart storage.
Below are some real life Melbourne Renovations showing how experienced design can completely transform the way you live.
Kitchen and Laundry Renovation in southwest Melbourne
This family purchased their home in 2024 and saw the potential in the original 1990’s spaces. While the home was solid, the spaces were dark and dated and lacked storage for an extended family.

Before Kitchen and Laundry Renovation
Vision for new kitchen and laundry
The family’s goal was to create a brighter, more open plan kitchen and laundry. Through clever design the transformation of the original dark kitchen became a modern, bright, functional space with a seamless flow to living spaces.
Using Ultra white cabinetry, rural oak wood grain and extra accessories to boost functionality including room for a second fridge.
The new galley layout of the laundry was designed with effective hamper storage, and cleverly matched the kitchen cabinetry feel. The result is a new modern look with improved functionality. This renovation has delivered a huge improvement for the family at an affordable price.

After Kitchen and Laundry Renovation
Another Kitchen and Laundry Case Study
This young couple purchased a home in which Andrew had actually grown up. They wanted to honour the past but at the same time, wanted to modernise the kitchen and laundry at a budget price.

Before Kitchen and Laundry Renovation
Couple’s vision for their renovation
To keep costs affordable, they retained the original u-shaped layout but designed a stunning new island benchtop with YDL Classic white stone. This decision allowed them to put more of their budget to quality finishes and design details.
The designer maximised storage and functionality incorporating cabinetry to the ceiling, adding an appliance cabinet, a double-door pantry as well as a corner pantry to provide extra storage. Using cabinetry Excel Sublime Teak the creation is a warm modern-scandi aesthetic that tied in with the timber trims throughout the rest of the home. The design created a stunning high end look at a very affordable budget.

After Kitchen Renovation
Save Costs by designing your Kitchen and Laundry at the same time
By designing the laundry at the same time as the kitchen, and using affordable Inspire white cabinetry, the couple was able to further save on costs. The additional storage under the bench and a full-height broom cupboard, created clean and functional areas that beautifully complemented the new kitchen

After Laundry Renovation
Planning your own Renovation
So whether you’re searching Kitchen Renovations Near Me or whether you’re thinking of updating a small laundry or reworking an entire kitchen, looking at real Melbourne Kitchen and Laundry Renovations can help you understand what is possible in your own space, especially if you’re looking to save money.
Visit one of Kitchen Shack’s five showrooms for further inspiration or book in for a free in-store design and quote. Let Kitchen Shack Designers help you create a stunning new kitchen or laundry space at an affordable price today.